Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
THE ST. NICHOLAS.
Another splendid Hotel Erecsed
tn Los Angeles.

Iul buildings nave peen "h" ~ ~
erected. In many cases the erection
these buildings has been for the sol
purpose of bringing in their owner
handsome income. But once in Will
is found liberal minded old timer VIII
has building or block put up sub
stantially, and more as q monument 4
the progress of Los Angeles than TO
pecuniary income. Therefore it Is will
deep pleasure that the HERALD write
this description of the ST. Nichola
House, which our old, genial citi2en
Joseph Mutually has had erected. Mr.
Mullally is one OF the pioneer citizens
of Los Angeles. His prosperity is due
solely to his own industry and perse
yerance, aud his snug fortune has beer
gained by the sweat of his brow, fact
which be, like all sensible men, is not
ashamed of. The house which Mr.. Null
lally has had erected will be known
as the EST. Nicholas" 1t has
been leased for number Of years to
Mr.. Jacob Henkle, who desired to name
it the "Mullally House." but MIR. Null
lally, like the poet, believed in modesty,
the fairest flower that grows in the rich
garden of human nature, and would not
adopt the name. The st. Nicholas, a
magnificent structure, is situated on the
west side of Fort street, north OF Tenn
pie street. 1t is four stories high and con-
structed of brick. and iron with cement
trimmings. The house is constructed
L.. al nnGf
of which has been $4,000, The st.
Nicholas has two interior brick walls
running from the first wall to the under
side of the deck Of the roof and running
through the center OF the houre.
The style of architecture varies from
Jacobean to Eastlake, The main front
contains large oriei bay window three
stories in height, the roof Of which falls
back to the main brick walls. The angle
bay window terminates with square
tower eighty feet high surmsunted with
an elaborate iron cresting. Both bay
windows are boldly cabeled out from
the main walls, on level with the Sec
ond floor. There is a magnificent pano-
ramic view obtained from theee two
bay windows from the cast, vest
and south which cannot be DISTRACTED.
The yerandahs on the two stories in
front of tho building and on the third
story are very imposing, and beautifully
Offset the appearance of this structure.
The entrance to the first floor is under
the main steps, and brings one into q
hall i've feet eight inches wide. On the
left-hand side is the dining room, 2Sx24
feet wide, and containing fireplace.
The kitchen will be l9xl6, and con.
nected by lobby to the Mushroom
llxl4 feet. From the kitchen will be a
room. with sliding-doors, with
ample pantries and storing facilities. On
the right-hand side will be the office.
l5xl6 feet 6 inches and five private
reoms, two water closets, laboratories,
etc. A private staircase leads to the
,econd floor on the inside. The ap-
oroach to the second story from the
sidewalk is by fine flight OF steps,
9ight feet wide, with line granite entry
nto q large stall, l5xlS feet wide, and
through the center of which
'uns the main staircase, finished In flne
,tyle, over which will be a large panel
kylight, leading to the roof. There
will also be private staircase for ser
fants. On the left.band side there will
De parlor l6x24, an ample bay-window
md q fireplace, and gentienlnn's
'oom, 19xl6 feet, with bay.
and fireplace. Nine sitting
md bedrooms, wash room, three
water closets and ladies and gen.
.lemen's bath rooms, and SIX washbaslns.
,inks, store rooms, etc. The third floor
contains nine bed aud sittingrooms. The
bridal chambers will be situated on the
outhwest corner of this floor; bath
'ooms, washbasins, closets and store
ooms. The fourth story has bed and
itting rooms, sinks and closets. The
height of the first floor is Ia feet; the
econd floor, IL feet and inches; the
bird floor, IL feet and inches, aud the
ourth story, III feet. Craig's patent
lushing closets are throughout the
louse.
The "St. Nicholas" as will be seen by
he above description, is one of the
inest and most substantial buildings In
he city. The architect. Burgess Reeve,
,ronounces it the best of its kind that he
las ever seen or heard of being con-
tructed, in his large and varied expert.
nee. Mr.. Mutually spared neither
pains nor money to make the house suit
lis IDEAS 1t has all the modern con-
,eniences, including iron sewers. hot
md cold water and good ventilation
The yards are all cement.
ences of cemented brick and massive
ron ratings. A patent cement sidewalk
will also be laid in front of the house.
The ''St. Nicholas" will be opened
about June the first as a
FIRsr.oLAss BOARDING. HOUSE
By Jacob Henkle and his wife. Mr..
Henkle is too well known to need an
extended notice. Suffice to say he is a
man with a reputation which speaks for
itself. He was formerly Sheriff OF Pres.
colt, Arizona, and is long and favorably
known throughout the coast. Mr..
Henkle intends to lavishiy furnish the
house with the best goods that are OBJ
taiuable, and when completed the house
will be amsng the finest in the State.
The floors viii be covered with the very
best carpets and of the latest designs.
Every room will contain hot and cold
water and also filtered cold water to
drink. The est. Nicholas" is pleasant
ly located very near the business center
and at the same time away from bad
sewerage and the noise and hustle which
is constantly going on. Under Mr..
Henkle's management the st. Nicholas
will take its place in the foremost ranks
of our fashionable and first.class board.
ing houses. When the house opens on
the lst ultimo, only rooms will be let,
but later on as soon as fully equipped,
it will be conducted as first.class
boarding house. Mr.. Mullally and Mr..
Henklo have the HERALD's best wishes.